MISSION

THE R.I.S.E. PRINCIPLES

ABOUT FJI

Freedom's Journal Institute is a 501(C)(3) organization devoted to the research, education, and the advancement of public policy that promotes: Responsible government, Individual liberty and fidelity, Strong Family Values, and Economic Empowerment (R.I.S.E Principles), with a biblical perspective.

Programs

Illinois Freedom Project

About IFP

The Illinois Freedom Project is a major initiative for Freedom's Journal Institute. The goal is the implementation of the R.I.S.E. Principles in the communities of Illinois. The strategy is threefold: R.I.S.E. Chicago, Repent Chicago, and The Chicagoland Clergy Council.

MISSION

THE R.I.S.E. PRINCIPLES

ABOUT FJI

Freedom's Journal Institute is a 501(C)(3) organization devoted to the research, education, and the advancement of public policy that promotes: Responsible government, Individual liberty and fidelity, Strong Family Values, and Economic Empowerment (R.I.S.E Principles), with a biblical perspective.

Programs

Illinois Freedom Project

About IFP

The Illinois Freedom Project is a major initiative for Freedom's Journal Institute. The goal is the implementation of the R.I.S.E. Principles in the communities of Illinois. The strategy is threefold: R.I.S.E. Chicago, Repent Chicago, and The Chicagoland Clergy Council.

Tag Archive: Christians

You might think that the bible would support the ideological premise that we ought to do well by our fellow man. We are supposed to help those in need. There are many scriptures that would lead one to this conclusion […]

A few days ago I made an endorsement of candidate Sam McCann in Illinois gubernatorial race. I called on the Christian community to take a stand, and get behind him. I believed he was a man of Christian conviction […]

On May 22, 1856, Representative Preston Brooks entered the floor of the United States Senate, approached abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner, and beat the senator with a cane, almost taking his life. Brooks was provoked by a passionate anti-slavery speech that […]

With the Christian celebration of Easter coming upon us Sunday, I thought this would be a good time to reflect on the state of the church, especially the Black church. Easter commemorates the rising from the dead of Jesus Christ […]

In part 1 of What is the Role of the Church in Society I quoted King, Schaeffer and the Manhattan Declaration. I also referenced the Old and New Testament, in particular the gospel of Luke. In this piece, I want […]

We have just concluded one of, if not the, most controversial elections in our history. My goal here is to emphasize the spiritual aspect of what has just transpired and what lies ahead, and to encourage people to continue to […]

“America … land of the free, home of the brave.” For decades, these two virtues have gone hand in hand, but what answer might you get if you asked people on the street in America today, “Is it possible that […]

Last week, I discussed the unique position Republicans find themselves in with minorities this election cycle. Their presumptive nominee is exceptionally unappealing to people of color, while the urgency to broaden their party’s appeal is greater than it has ever […]

Kelly Shackelford’s debate with Evan Wolfson on Fox News Sunday highlights the battle lines for religious liberty in America now that the Supreme Court has grossly overstepped its authority by declaring same sex marriage a constitutional right. The issue is whether religious […]

Unquestionably, one of, if not the, most influential institutions in the African-American community is still the church. Bishops, who have been elected to head their denominations, and pastors, who, by popular acclaim through congregational support of their message, oversee mega-churches, […]